Thirty-two percent of respondents said they support the initiative, while 49% said they would vote against it and 19% were undecided. Support fell slightly from 34% as of early September (Sacramento Bee, 10/31).

Prop. 47 Findings

Proposition 47 would change six "non-violent, non-serious" crimes from felony charges to misdemeanors. About 65% of funds garnered through the initiative would be earmarked for community-based mental health and drug treatment services (California Healthline, 10/28).

According to the poll, 51% of respondents said they would vote for the measure, while 23% would vote against it and 26% were undecided (Field Poll, 10/31).

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